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Sarri Slams Referee, Calls for Foreign Officials in Serie A

11/10/2025

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Key Information: Lazio coach Maurizio Sarri criticized referee Gianluca Manganiello after Lazio's defeat to Inter Milan, saying Lautaro Martinez's foul on Mattia Zaccagni deserved a yellow card that was not issued.
He proposed Serie A hire foreign referees because of perceived incompetence among Italian officials.
Lazio said Sarri spoke in the heat of the moment and the referee did not influence the outcome.

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Key Information: Lazio coach Maurizio Sarri criticized referee Gianluca Manganiello after Lazio's defeat to Inter Milan, saying Lautaro Martinez's foul on Mattia Zaccagni deserved a yellow card that was not issued.
He proposed Serie A hire foreign referees because of perceived incompetence among Italian officials.
Lazio said Sarri spoke in the heat of the moment and the referee did not influence the outcome.